The Seahorse liveaboard 12D11N Raja Ampat, Triton Bay is an authentic excursion onboard the traditional Phinisi schooner Seahorse that takes you from the pristine southern boundary to the famed northern core of the archipelago. The trip starts at the famous Triton Bay of the Kaimana region, which is known for its beautiful soft coral-covered cliffs, unusual whale shark encounters, and peaceful, uncrowded diving. Next, you’ll cruise north to the Dampier Strait, where you’ll see the famous biodiversity and the stunning karst seascapes of the Fam Islands. These are great places to dive with manta rays, schools of fish, and colorful coral gardens. This Raja Ampat and Triton Bay liveaboard is the best choice for divers who want to see everything. It gives you the chance to explore both the secret southern treasure and the famous northern attractions in one real sailing trip.
The Seahorse Liveaboard Raja Ampat, Triton Bay trip is a masterclass in strategic exploration. It lasts 12 days and shows off the region’s remarkable natural gradient. The schedule gives you enough of time to really enjoy the unique beauty of both places. For example, Triton Bay has colorful corals and limestone caves that are protected from the elements, while central Raja Ampat has strong currents and famous sights like Cape Kri. On the traditional Seahorse, you’ll feel the true rhythm of a Phinisi cruise as you go through these historic waters, which will let you make friends and learn new things. This 12-day trip is for adventurous divers and underwater photographers who want a real Indonesia liveaboard package that tells the whole story of Raja Ampat. It takes you to the world’s richest marine environment, from its secret southern shores to its famous northern channels.
More About SeahorseDives: Approximately 33 dives in total
Experience: Advanced Open Water – 30 minimum logged dives required.
Day 1: Our staff will welcome you at your arrival at Sorong airport or will pick you up from your hotel if you are already in Sorong. A short ride (20 minutes) will transfer you to the boat. Welcome drink. Departure to the Dampier strait as soon as clearance documents are ready: most probably around 14:00.
Day 2-3: Dampier strait, a channel with sloping sides covered with soft corals and life-then with a reliable manta ray congregation at manta sandy. Chicken reef and sardine reef. Cape Kri, one of the largest concentrations of big fish on the northern Raja Ampat; schools of trevally, barracudas, bannerfish, sweetlips. Night dive. Penemu: great aggregations of fishes (barracudas, fusiliers, and bannerfish), Galaxy, a great reef with excellent fish life, an excellent site for its hard corals. Land excursion for a fantastic view point at “Little Wayag”. Overnight Navigation to Misool.
Day 4-6: In East Misool, you will discover 3 fantastic dives: No contest, Love potion, 3 Rocks. Rocks with vertical walls and fantastic coverage of soft corals, lot of fishes with schools of Platax, aggregations of snappers, bump head parrotfishes. We spend the night in the hidden lagoon, a very special anchorage inside an almost closed bay surrounded by high rocks. From the boat, we can hear and see the cachants before the night falls. We will go with the dinghies to have a look at another lagoon.
After short morning navigation, we will go to Misool South East and start another day of diving in the vicinity of Misool eco-resort: Boo Rocks with 2 large openings in the rock that completely pierce the island from the surface to 5 meters deep, Fiabacet, Fantasea gain an explosion of colors and fish density. In the evening, we organize a dinner on the beach of a small island. Misool east. Fashion dives in Misool, Yellit Kecil, a great wall with excellent fans and soft corals, rock tank, Nudi rock. Overnight navigation to Koon.
Day 7: Koon. 3 dives. A very fishy corner with a lot of fishes, including giant groupers, schools of batfish, schools of jacks, and possibly hammerheads. Overnight Navigation to Momon Waterfall.
Day 8: Momong. Land excursion in the jungle looking for tree kangaroos. On the way back, we will bath in a waterfall falling right into the sea. 2 dives in this area which is pretty good for critters, a night dive. Night navigation Triton Bay.
Day 9-10: 6 dives in Triton Bay, including one night dive. Black coral forests, groups of sweetlips everywhere, lot of groupers and other fishes, amazing soft corals up to the surface, impressive critters, this is in a few words what we can say about diving in Triton Bay. Diving with whale sharks near the fishing platforms (Bagan). Optional short excursion with the dinghies in the early morning to see the incredible beaches, lagoons, and birds of the area.
Day 11: Traditional photos with the crew before the farewell. Disembarkation after breakfast. Transfer to Kaimana airport. Looking forward to having you back on our board soon!
Day 1: Our staff will welcome you at your arrival at Kaimana airport, at 10:20 or will pick you up from your hotel if you are already in Kaimana. A short ride will transfer you to the boat. Departure as soon as clearance documents are ready, most probably at midday. In the afternoon, we will pass by Bitsari bay to admire some old paintings on the cliffs.
Day 2-3: 4 dives in Triton Bay. Black coral forests, groups of sweetlips everywhere, lot of groupers and other fishes, amazing soft corals up to the surface, impressive critters, this is in a few words what we can say about diving in Triton Bay. AND, hopefully, the whale sharks near the fishing platforms. 4 dives in Triton Bay, and an optional short excursion with the dinghies in the early morning to see the incredible beaches, lagoons, and birds of the area. During the night, navigation to Momong.
Day 4: Momong. Land excursion in the jungle looking for tree kangaroos. On the way back, we will bathe in a waterfall falling right into the sea. 2 dives in this area which is pretty good for critters, a night dive. Night navigation to Kurkap.
Day 5: Kurkap – 3 dives
Day 6: Koon 2 dives. Navigation to Misool.1 dives in South East Misool, Boo area.
Day 7-9: 4 dives in South Misool, in Pelee area. 4 dives Misool. Fiabacet area. 3 dives. Misool East, Daram islands Navigation to Dampier strait.
Day 10-11: Dampier strait. Manta sandy, Cape Kri, Sardine reef. (tides allowing) Dampier strait. Early morning short trek to see the bird of paradise. 1 Dive and we will spend one part of the afternoon on the beach of Mioskon.
Day 12: Disembarkation after breakfast. Transfer to Sorong airport.
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Nitrox, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Water Ski, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (100-200 EUR), National Park Fees (150-250 EUR).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Laundry / Pressing Services (1-2 EUR per item), Massage (20 EUR per activity).
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What a great trip with Seahorse and the crew! – The personnel was really helpful and courteous. – The hikes and other activities on land helped break up the diving. – The dive guides took us to wonderful dive places and found stuff I could never see. The Christmas beach BBQ was quite unique and will always be remembered.
